The Goose Steps Out (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1942, The Goose Steps Out is a comedy film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Schoolteacher William Potts is the double of a captured German spy, so he is sent to Germany by British Intelligence to obtain the plans of a new secret weapon, causing chaos in a Hitler Youth school in the process.
Who’s in it. The Goose Steps Out stars Will Hay as William Potts / Muller, Frank Pettingell as Professor Hoffman, Julien Mitchell as General Von Glotz and Charles Hawtrey as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Goose Steps Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Goose Steps Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Goose Steps Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Goose Steps Out (1942)?
- In GB, The Goose Steps Out is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Goose Steps Out worth watching?
- The Goose Steps Out holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Goose Steps Out?
- The Goose Steps Out stars Will Hay, Frank Pettingell, Julien Mitchell, Charles Hawtrey and Barry Morse.
- When was The Goose Steps Out released?
- The Goose Steps Out was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.